Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns This November with ‘Culture in Colour’

Antigua and Barbuda will burst into creativity this November as the highly anticipated Antigua and Barbuda Art Week returns from November 26 to December 2, 2025, with the theme “Culture in Colour.”

The week-long festival, presented by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority in partnership with the Department of Culture, will showcase the very best of the nation’s visual arts, fashion, music, dance, spoken word, and cultural traditions.

Organisers say this year’s programme will be the most immersive yet, activating spaces across the islands from the historic charm of Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay to the modern arrival halls of V.C. Bird International Airport.

“We are delighted to welcome visitors from around the world and residents at home, to Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2025,” said Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “Art Week is an invitation to immerse yourself in the creativity, culture, and stories that make our twin-islands unique. Beyond our 365 beaches, Art Week places on show the creative side of Antigua and Barbuda, and we look forward to sharing that with everyone who joins us.”

The festival opens on November 26 at Redcliffe Quay with a grand celebration under the stars, featuring live art demonstrations and musical performances.

Over the following days, highlights will include a Visual Arts Exhibition at the Dr. Alister Francis Campus, showcasing the work of acclaimed Antiguan artist Mark Brown alongside students of the Fine Arts and Creative Industries. Sustainability will also be in focus through a Sustainable Art Workshop hosted by Good Humans 268 Inc., exploring eco-friendly artistic practices.

The popular Art and Culture Bus Tours return on November 28 and 29, taking visitors on curated journeys to galleries, artisan studios, and cultural hotspots around Antigua. On November 30, fashion steps into the spotlight with the ‘ZOIGE’ Fashion Show and Exhibit, led by Antiguan designer Garrett Javan.

Other highlights include the Student Art Competition for ages 7–17, Rhythm and Vibes at Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, Mandalas and Mojitos at Bay Gardens, exhibitions at The Quay Studio and Heritage Quay, and the lively Brunch with the Arts at Julees. The week closes with Open Studios and Galleries across the island on December 1 and 2.

Maria Blackman, Art Week Lead and Marketing Communications Manager, said the event continues to put local artists at the centre. “We are incredibly excited about how Antigua and Barbuda Art Week continues to evolve, with community engagement at its core and our local artists firmly in the spotlight, she said.

Most activities are free and open to the public, with select paid events starting at EC$75. Tickets go on sale in mid-October via the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, the TickeTing App, and participating organisers.